What does a periodontists do and how are they diff.from dentists?!
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What does a periodontists do and how are they diff.from dentists?
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A periodontist deals exclusively with the gums and the bone regions holding the teeth roots (the alveolus). They do not drill on teeth or do fillings or any restorative work.
I think thedrsson above is a bit confused. Periodontists do have a bit of overlap with oral surgeons (in the area of placing implants), but nothing beyond that. They are NOT specialists in oral surgery.
Oromaxillofacial surgery is a whole other specialty branch in dentistry that goes way beyond the gums and alveolus-- Oral surgeons do extractions, orthognathic surgery, facial reconstruction, etc. (which perios aren't supposed to do).